A total of 34 people have been arrested for drink driving in Leicestershire this month, police figures show.

One intoxicated motorist was allegedly four times over the limit when he was detained following a crash on a flooded rural road.

Leicestershire Police arrested 34 drivers as part of an annual summer drink drug campaign, with four people detained in Hinckley and one in Stoke Golding.

Officers have been conducting extra street patrols across the county to crackdown on potentially life-threatening motorists.

Although officers now carry equipment to test motorists for illegal substances such as cannabis and cocaine, no drivers have been arrested for drug-related offences, police said.

Chief Inspector Phil Vickers, who is spearheading the campaign for the East Midlands Operational Support Service (EMOpSS), said: “Too many people are still risking both their lives, and those of innocent people, by getting behind the wheel while unfit to drive.

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“It is just not worth the risk, if you choose to drink and drug drive our round the clock patrols will catch you whether you are in the city, our towns or villages.”

This year’s campaign has been extended by an extra week to coincide with the Euro 2016 tournament.

The football competition has seen many sports fans watching matches in pubs and some drivers may be tempted to get behind the wheel after a few drinks, police warned.

The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Road Safety Partnership said: “While this is an exciting time for fans the message remains the same, plan ahead, choose a designated sober driver or use taxis and public transport.

“Already our highest road side reading has been 139, four times over the alcohol limit. This particular driver was detained at 5.30pm following a road traffic collision on a flooded rural road in Melton.”

The campaign was launched on June 6 and will end on Sunday - the day of the Euro 2016 final.